Fiesta Ravioli

I got THIS recipe from Sisters Cafe.


Picture courtesy of Sisters Cafe

This was {surprisingly} good. I was skeptical at first, because of the frozen ravioli, but trust me. And Mike loved it too!

1 pkg (25 oz) frozen beef ravioli
1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce*
1 jar (8 oz) salsa
2 c, shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (2 oz) sliced black olives, drained (optional)
Sour cream and lettuce for garnish

*We happened to have some leftover green enchilada sauce mixture, leftover from a mishap Mike had with THIS recipe, so that's what we used. I'm not a huge red sauce fan, so I think we'll always use the green sauce. It's awesome though!

Cook ravioli according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet combine enchilada sauce and salsa. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.
Drain ravioli, add to sauce and gently stir to coat.
Top with cheese (and olives, if desired).
Cover and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Bring to the table and enjoy with lettuce and sour cream.

Approx. 6 servings

Taco Soup

I got this recipe from my MIL. It's super easy and so good!

Ingredients:

1-1.5 lb of hamburger
2 packets of taco seasoning
1 small onion chopped
1 can of corn
2 cans of kidney beans
1 can of black beans
2 cups of salsa
1 large can of vegetarian veggie soup (aka-veg. beef soup minus the beef)
Tortilla chips
Shredded cheese

In large pot brown your hamburger with your onions, drain fat. Next add soup, along with one soup can of water. Next add kidney beans, black beans, and corn-DO NOT DRAIN any of them, just add straight from can. Next add in salsa and mix all together. Last add taco seasoning and stir into soup.I used about 1 1/2 packets of taco seasoning and it was perfect, you can adjust to your liking. I put on medium heat for about half hour stirring occasionally. Last top off with crushed tortilla chips and cheese.

It makes a lot!!

So yummy hamburgers!

Summer is here friends....and you HAVE to try these! {okay so summer isn't here yet...and you don't have to do anything...but I highly recommend it}

1 pound ground beef (lean is best because you add so much to it)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2-to 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 C. grated Parmesan (the shaky powder kind)
salt and pepper
10 pieces of raw bacon

Mix all ingredients together except the bacon.

Make into patties....
Wrap two pieces of bacon around each patty....secure with a tooth pick
and slap on the grill!
SO YUMMY

Sloppy Joe's

This is Ray-Ray's favorite dinner. She likes that there is ketchup and mustard in it.

1 lb hamburger, cooked and drained
Flaked onions
Salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. ketchup
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
1/2 Tbsp. mustard
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp brown sugar

Simmer 20-30 mins.

Beef Enchiladas

This is my Mom's recipe. I love it!

1 1/2 lb hamburger
medium chopped onion
1 can bean and bacon soup
1 can tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 package corn tortillas
cheese

Dip warmed corn tortillas in enchilada sauce. Combine browned hamburger with onion. bean and bacon soup, garlic and taco packet. Put meat mixture in tortilla and roll. Place in 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 1/2 hour at 350 degrees.

Porcupines

This is my sister Kim's recipe. My brother-in-law Mark loves it!

1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon minced onion
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
2 can tomato soup
Salt and Pepper to taste
dash of thyme
dash of nutmeg

Combine all ingredients except soup. Form into 8 or 10 balls. Put in a small roaster. Pour soup over meat. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cover and bake 35 minutes longer. The rice will poke out over meatballs when ready.

Easy Sloppy Joes

This recipe is from my cousin Missy

1 to 2 lbs hamburger
1 packet McCormick sloppy joes
1 can cream of celery
1 can tomato soup
1 can tomato and rice
1 can tomato paste

Even better reheated the next day

Spaghetti Pie

My husband loves spaghetti but I get bored. So we both like this one. Try it out.

1/2 pkg Spaghetti (cooked)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 beaten eggs
2 Tbsp butter (melted)
1 Tbsp parsley
1/2 tsp salt

*combine ingredients and spread in 9 by 13 pan

1 cup Ricotta cheese
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
Black pepper

*mix ingredients together and spread evenly over noodles

1 lb hamburger (browned and drained)
1 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce

*combine browned hamburger and spaghetti sauce and spread over cheese layer

Last top with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake @ 350 for 25-30 min.

Tater Tot Shepherd Pie

This is what I call Tater Tot Casserole. I think it more like Shepherds Pie or something. My family loves it.

1 lb. ground hambuger
1 can green beans
1 can tomato soup
Tater Tots
shredded cheese

Brown hamburger and drain (I like to use the 93/7 ground beef. Less grease.) Mix in green beans and tomato soup. Dump mixture into bottom of casserole dish. Add a layer of frozen tater tots. Top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. I suggest covering with a lid or aluminum foil to prevent the cheese from burning.

Tator Tot Casserole

This is my cousin Belinda's recipe. Another easy recipe that kids will love.

1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion chopped
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can milk
1 bag of tator tots
cheese

Line a 9x13 pan with frozen tator tots. Brown ground beef with onion, drain grease. Stir in milk, and can of cream of mushroom soup. Put meat mixture on top of the tators. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.

Misery Meatloaf

From Cooking with Friends (The TV show) by Amy Lyles Wilson pg. 40

2 lbs ground meat (use all beef or get a mixture of beef, veal, and pork called "meatloaf mixture")
1 med onion, minced
1 Tb Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c ketchup
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 eggs
2 slices white bread, crusts removed
2 tsp spicy brown mustard
2 Tb brown sugar

1. Preheat oven 375 F. Mix ground meat, onion, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 c ketchup, salt pepper and eggs in a large bowl. Soak the bread in a small bowl with milk for several minutes. Crumble slices of bread and work them into the meat mixture.
2. Shape the mixture into a rough loaf shape and place it on a large baking sheet. Bake for 45 mins.
3. While meatloaf if in the oven, stir together the remaining 1/4 c ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Brush the glaze over the meatloaf and continue cooking until the juices run clear when the meatloaf is skewered+, about 15 mins more. Slice and serve with mashed potatoes.

Serves 4 to 6

Shepherd's Pie

This is a recipe from my Mom, Beverly.

1 lb. hamburger, browned
1 can tomato soup (my friend Debbie makes this with 1 jar spaghetti sauce)
1 can green beans

Mix together. Put in pie plate or round casserole dish.

1 pkg (or 2 cups) instant mashed potatoes

Layer on top of hamburger mixture.

1/2 to 1 cup cheese on top

Cook 350 for 20-30 mins. Done when Cheese is bubbly and casserole is warmed through.